Original Tennessee Barbecue Beef Crock Pot

Slow-cooked to perfection, the Original Tennessee Barbecue Beef Crock Pot recipe captures the heart of Southern comfort cooking. Featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef chuck roast simmered for hours in a robust blend of smoky barbecue sauce, tangy apple cider vinegar, and warming spices like smoked paprika and ground mustard, this dish is bursting with bold flavors. The addition of caramelized onion and garlic enhances the savory richness, while brown sugar adds the perfect touch of sweetness. Ideal for feeding a crowd, this easy-to-make crock pot classic pairs wonderfully with fluffy mashed potatoes, buttery cornbread, or piled high on burger buns for the ultimate barbecue sandwich experience. Whether served at a family gathering or a casual weeknight dinner, this Tennessee barbecue is guaranteed to be a show-stopping favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 3 whole Garlic cloves
• 2 cups Barbecue sauce
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 2

Season the beef chuck roast on all sides with kosher salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Sear the beef in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to the crock pot.

Step 4

Peel and slice the yellow onion, then add it to the crock pot around the beef.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves and sprinkle them over the beef and onions.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and ground mustard.

Step 7

Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the beef and onions in the crock pot.

Step 8

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the beef from the crock pot and shred it with two forks on a cutting board.

Step 10

Return the shredded beef to the crock pot and mix it with the sauce.

Step 11

Serve the barbecue beef on hamburger buns, over mashed potatoes, or alongside your favorite Southern sides like coleslaw or cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2389.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4749.4

Total Fat 302.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.4g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 8125.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 262.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 206.4g
Protein 255.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 425.8mg	0%
Iron 41.9mg	0%
Potassium 5567.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.8%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 21.9%